Working as a junior to mid-level fee earner in a team of other more senior fee earners, to provide technically sound legal advice on a range of issues, whilst building and maintaining productive relationships with clients and intermediaries alike. - Build and maintain productive working relationships with clients. Establish credibility, influence where appropriate and provide excellent client service;
Draft and review finance documents including related ancillary documents (e.g. legal opinions, board resolutions and other condition precedent documents etc.
Prepare fee matter estimates and proposals;
Ensure timeliness of billing and debt collection;
Ensure effective management of time, effort and resources to generate maximum efficiencies and maintain accurate time records at all times;
Ensure work is compliant with procedures and standard documents;
Contribute to Knowledge Management (KM) information/system and ensure contributions are accurate and current;
Build knowledge and experience in practice area to the highest standards;
Understand Legal Business and Strategic plan;
Provide support and guidance to more junior members of the team; and
Undertake project work as required, support and deliver on initiatives identified and designated from time to time by supervising attorneys and partners.
A qualified Lawyer with a minimum of 2-5 years' post qualification experience;
LLB (Hons) from a reputable tertiary institution with strong academics, all with a minimum grade of 2:1 or equivalent;
Experience with a leading law firm in the areas of Banking and Finance;
Must have experience in leading on matters;
Good interpersonal skills, effective communicator with strong influencing skills;
Excellent time management skills;
Ability to formulate, consider and select the most appropriate solutions;
Strong relationship management and client care skills;
Ability to work effectively in a team;
Excellent drafting skills with high attention to detail and the ability to be succinct.
Ogier offers an excellent benefits package, including premium health care and 25 days' annual leave.